Gift Focus - Sep/Oct 2018 (Issue 109)

giftfocus 3 focus on... company profile 37 Keren Dicken from Personalised Momento Company talks through company values The GA 50 All the latest from The Giftware Association Retailer interview 134 We chat to the owner of Essex-based shop Willow & Grey Social media tips 138 KD Media Publishing’s Kay Tilbury shares the importance of social media Retail technology 141 Intelligent Retail’s David Fairhurst explains why ongoing keyphrase research is a must Insurance 144 Brokers TH March answer your insurance-related questions Up and coming 154 Type and Story’s Niccy Iseman talks about her passion project business news & events Industry news 6 All the latest from the world of gifts On with the show 10 Trade fair dates and news Brand spanking new 15 Latest launches and hot new products Hot property 53 Catch up on what’s new in the world of licensing Anti-copying in design 146 ACID CEO Dids Macdonald talks about protecting designs at trade shows Competition 149 Win nearly £500 RRP worth of candles from Best Kept Secrets Bookshelf 153 The latest gift books to hit the shelves features Pretty in pink 19 Embracing flamingo designs Fromme to you 33 Greetings cards Sparkle season 41 Women’s jewellery & accessories Time to play 47 Toys and games special feature Festive treats 22 Christmas gifts part two September/October 2018 Issue 109 Editor Lucy Macdonald Chief Sub Editor Louise Prance Marketing Manager Michael Richards Head of Social Media Kay Tilbury Sales and Events Director Sarah Ellis Account Manager Sharon Dengate +44 (0)1376 535 607 sharond@giftfocus.com Production +44 (0)1376 535 616 artwork@kdmediapublishing.com Production Manager Scott Brothwell Senior Graphic Designers Chloe Edey, Stephanie Hodder, Vicky O’Connor, Sarah Young Web Development Manager Stuart Weatherley Production Assistant Charlotte Potter Subscriptions Beth Varney +44 (0)1376 514 000 KD Media Publishing Ltd Pantile House, Newlands Drive Witham, Essex CM8 2AP UK www.giftfocus.com Cover image courtesy of: Enesco, distributor of Willow Tree Gift Focus is solely owned, published and designed by KD Media Publishing Limited. Whilst every effort was made to ensure the information in this magazine was correct at the time of going to press, the publishers cannot accept legal responsibility for any errors or omissions, nor can they accept responsibility of the standing of advertisers nor by the editorial contributions. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. Gift Focus is published six times a year. Subscription rates for overseas readers are £75 per annum (incl. p+p), Cheques should be made out to KD Media Publishing Limited and sent to Gift Focus , Pantile House, Newlands Drive, Witham, Essex CM8 2AP UK. Gift Focus magazine is proud to be associated with and supporters of: ANTI COPYING IN DESIGN M E D I A S U P P O R T E R Average Net Circulation: 6,880 (01/07/16 to 30/06/17) contents 22 shows Time for design 57 Top Drawer Show time 71 Autumn Fair Product showcase 124 Bangkok Life & Style Fair Back with a bang 126 Brand Licensing Europe Game on 129 Toy Fair Taste of India 130 IHGF India show A real gem 133 IJL preview Food for thought 136 Speciality & Fine Food Fair 154